Molly & Jim

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue reacting to the Bucks trade of franchise legend Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma and other pieces. The loss of Middleton was sad but felt necessary, because the Bucks championship window with Giannis and Damian Lillard is clearly closing quickly. They discuss how much longer the team has to give reason a Giannis to stay, and what's the realistic ceiling for the Bucks this postseason? They wrap up the show with Throwing Stones, as producer Primetime puts on his curmudgeon fan hat and calls out the Bucks social media team for still posting the team's usual walk-in outfit photos before tonight's game against the Hornets (on the same day as Khris was unofficially officially traded).

Jim and Matt are back on this fine Tuesday evening although Matt's morning was a little less than ideal... he spins the yarn to start the show, informing everyone of his basement debacle and successful cover-up of the situation. Jason Wilde joins to lend his perspective on bending the truth with spouses and the Green Bay Packers! He helps kick off a conversation surrounding Myles Garrett and if that thrusts the G&G into the Super Bowl contender conversation. Some music talk and a few digs at Benson Boone wrap up the hour!

Jim and Matt waste no time getting into the meat and potatoes of the second hour, starting immediately with Myles Garrett and wonder if his presence on the Packers defense would immediately turn them in to a Super Bowl contender. This conversation dominates the rest of the show before Riley throws in another wrinkle, would Davante Adams and/or Cooper Kupp be as impactful of moves for the Packers? A somewhat downtrodden Bucks-centric Throwing Stones essentially puts a bow on the show, we'll see you Wednesday!

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton start Monday's show quietly, as Molly Brown joins in-studio with her twin babies! Molly catches up with the guys in-person for the first time since going on maternity leave two months ago, and they all get out their reactions to the Dallas Mavericks' blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers! How'd they all react Saturday night, and how was Matt feeling after taking 3rd place at the USA curling national championships this past week? In honor of how bad this Luka trade was, they crowd source today's first Siding Unlimited poll question, asking for the worst trades in Wisconsin history.

Jim and Matt say goodbye to Molly, and producer Primetime derails the flow by mixing up Jared Abredaris and Jeff Janis.

They play What Matt Missed, featuring some of the best reactions and soundbites coming out of Saturday's shocking trade news.

The Mavs reportedly didn't shop Luka to any teams other than LA, but would (or should) the Bucks have considered trading Giannis for Luka if they were offered?

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue a trade-heavy Monday, reacting to the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers and star edge rusher Myles Garrett requesting a trade from the Browns. Jim and Matt keep up their discussion from the end of last hour -- would you trade Giannis for Luka straight up, and how would Luka's diet and love for beer fit with Wisconsin sports fans?

They move to the NFL with Packers fans pleading for Gutey to give up whatever it takes for a Myles Garrett trade! How much value would Garrett bring to Green Bay, and will Gutey move past his love for draft picks and cheap contracts to make it happen? They ask their second Siding Unlimited poll question -- Is it more like that the Packers trade for Myles Garrett or trade up into the Top-10 of the 2025 NFL Draft?

Throwing Stones (Grammy's Edition), going through the biggest winners (Beyonce, Kendrick, etc) and losers (Kanye and Drake) from last night's award show.

They wrap up the show with some final thoughts on today's first Siding Unlimited poll question -- What is the worst trade in Wisconsin sports history?

Jason Wilde joins Jim and Alex G to discuss yesterday's Siding Unlimited poll question that was stolen today by ESPN Milwaukee! Jason answers the question about which member of the Packers' "big three" is the best at their job: Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst. Why is Jason picking Gutey "almost by default"? They also discuss the impact of the Packers losing their standout LB coach Anthony Campanile, who was hired as the Jaguars' next DC. Will a standout rookie like Edgerrin Cooper continue to ascend without Campanile, and how will this affect the rest of Jeff Hafley's unit? Alex has to bring it back to his childhood story about accepting loose Oreos from his local dry cleaners, so he asks Jason if he'd rather accept a loose Oreo or go Polar Plunging?

Jim Rutledge and Alex Gravatt host on a very LOOSE Phish Friday. Jim opens the show by calling out everyone in the office for not shouting out his haircut, causing a look under the skull cap to producer Primetime's hair. Can producer Prime bring back his "Jimmy Ray" hairstyle from college? Alex G unveils the results of going for a non-philanthropic polar plunge with his friends this morning, leading to the first Siding Unlimited poll question -- Would you rather do a polar plunge in Lake Monona or eat a Loose Oreo? They revisit G's bizarre story from yesterday's appearance with Evan Cohen, where he unveiled that he used to accept loose oreos from his local dry cleaners while growing up in Plymouth, Wisconsin! Was it acceptable for Jim to devour some Oreos for breakfast today, and milk or no milk as an adult? They play Molly's Game, as she has them pick a side in some betting lines leading into tonight's Bucks road game versus Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Jim and Alex G finish up Hour 1 by looking back at yesterday's Siding Unlimited poll question from the mind of Evan Cohen, which was then STOLEN today by the rest of ESPN Wisconsin. Which member of the Packers' "big three" is the best at their job: Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst. They look at why the results are massively weighed in Gutey's favor, even though Alex G can't stop feeling skeptical about the Packers' unfilled potential under their GM.

Jim Rutledge and Alex Gravatt roll into Hour 2 of Phish Friday and start with some more actual football talk! They discuss the loss of standout LB coach Anthony Campanile who was hired away to become the Jaguars DC. But, with the Packers' defense still coming off a strong first season, they ask their second Siding Unlimited poll question -- Which side of the ball with the Packers' "calling card" over the next two seasons: offense or defense? Did rookie Edgerrin Cooper breakout because of Campanile's coaching, or just cause he's a rising star? They get into the idea of Hafley possibly becoming an option to replace Matt LaFleur if the Packers had another disappointing end to their season, but producer Primetime derails them by dissing the state of New Jersey and the movie "Garden State." They go down on a rabbit hole of the best movies shot in the state of Wisconsin. Primetime tries to stir things up some more by forcing Jim and G into a disagreement about whether "Mr. Brightside" is a good song. Jason Wilde joins Jim and Alex G to discuss yesterday's Siding Unlimited poll question that was stolen today by ESPN Milwaukee! Jason answers the question about which member of the Packers' "big three" is the best at their job: Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst. Why is Jason picking Gutey "almost by default"? They also discuss the impact of the Packers losing their standout LB coach Anthony Campanile, who was hired as the Jaguars' next DC. Will a standout rookie like Edgerrin Cooper continue to ascend without Campanile, and how will this affect the rest of Jeff Hafley's unit? Alex has to bring it back to his childhood story about accepting loose Oreos from his local dry cleaners, so he asks Jason if he'd rather accept a loose Oreo or go Polar Plunging? Jim and G wrap up the show with Jim's rationale of what makes for truly good music.

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins JM&M for his usual bi-weekly appearance. Jim and Alex G talk with Evan about today's first Siding Unlimited poll question, asking if Dan Campbell or Matt LaFleur has been better at hiring assistant coaches. They also discuss the best culture-setting HCs and how they compare to LaFleur. Are fans insane for saying that LaFleur is close to being on the hot seat, and what are Evan's 3-4 criteria points that LaFleur and the Packers must achieve to avoid being on the hot seat in 2025? Evan *controversially* asks for his own Siding Unlimited poll question, asking which member of the Packers' "big three" is the best at their job: Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst? They have Evan react to his pre-season prediction that the Bucks would win the Finals and Dame would win MVP this year, but first Alex G surprises us all with his bizarre stories of being getting Oreos from his local dry cleaners and going to brunch with his pastor while growing up in Plymouth, Wisconsin!

Anders Lindwall, director of the new Packers-themed movie "Green and Gold", joins Jim, Matt & Molly ahead of the film's nationwide premiere this weekend! As a lifelong Packers fan from the Upper Peninsula, he discusses the film's background about a fourth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer who bets on the Green Bay Packers to help him save his farm in the 1990s, as well as the film's message about family, farming and football in Green Bay. Anders, Jim Rutledge and Alex Gravatt also get into the real-life inspirations for the movie, the story behind getting the film produced, Anders' fear of being sued by the NFL for shooting outside Lambeau Field, working with legendary sports movie actor Craig T. Nelson, getting Charlie Berens to play the movie's local sports radio host character, and the important role that radio plays in our lives as sports fans!